Clinical Nurse III Preadmissions Testing

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• Conduct thorough assessments of patients scheduled for surgical or invasive procedures to evaluate their physical and emotional readiness.
• Review patients medical histories including pre-existing conditions allergies medications and previous surgeries to identify potential risks or complications.
• Coordinate diagnostic tests such as blood work ECGs X-rays and other assessments as required to ensure patients are medically fit for their procedures.
• Assess and document patients current medications including dosage and frequency and make recommendations for any necessary adjustments or changes in consultation with physicians.
• Provide patients and their families with detailed information about the upcoming procedure including what to expect preoperative instructions and potential risks.
• Work closely with surgeons anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records including preoperative assessments test results and communication with the healthcare team.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols and ensure that patients are screened for contagious illnesses to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
• Monitor and address any safety concerns related to the patients condition such as allergies fall risk or other vulnerabilities.

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Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center its patients affiliates and partners including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.